Dr. Gladys Nyamoita Mokua

Lecturer, Department of Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Specialization: Natural Products Chemistry; Phytomedicine Development & Bioactivity Screening

Academic Qualifications

PhD, MSc, BSc — Natural Products Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Research Interests

Natural Products Chemistry
Screening & Toxicity Evaluation of Traditionally Used Plants
Antimicrobial, Antiepileptic & Antidiabetic Plant Bioactivity
Antimalarial & Anti-HIV Plant-Derived Compounds
Insecticidal Activity of Botanical Extracts
Development & Formulation of Phytomedicines and Botanical Insecticides
Analytical Chemistry & Medical Research

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  1. Maroko, G. M., Mokua, G. N., Nyakundi, A. O., & Onyambu, M. O. (2021). Abagusii traditional environmental knowledge and HIV/AIDS management: Implications for English language teaching. Journal of Language and Ecology.
  2. Onyambu, M. O., Mokua, G. N., Maroko, G. M., & Nyakundi, A. O. (2021). Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Interventions in the Management of HIV/AIDS in Kisii County, Kenya: A Qualitative Study of Traditional Healers. Asian Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 4(1-2), 4-18.
  3. Mokua, G. N., Maroko, G. M., Nyakundi, A. O., & Onyambu, M. O. (2020). Nine medicinal plants used in management of HIV/AIDS in Kisii County, Kenya. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 8(5), 197-203. http://www.plantsjournal.com
  4. Maroko, G. M., Mokua, G. N., Nyakundi, A. O., & Onyambu, M. O. (2020). A Conceptual Analysis of Metaphors Engendering HIV and AIDS-Related Stigma and Discrimination in Kisii County, Kenya. Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature, 14(2). http://journal.unnes.ac.id/nju/index.php/LC (P-ISSN 1858-0157, E-ISSN 2460-853X)
  5. Nyakundi, A. O., Maroko, G. M., Mokua, G. N., & Onyambu, M. O. (2020). Stakeholder Engagement and Management as a Determinant of Health Intervention Outcomes: The Varied Messages Communicated During HIV and AIDS Interventions in Kisii County, Kenya. International Journal of Communication Research, 10(2), 419-430.
  6. Mokua, G. N., Maroko, G. M., Nyakundi, A. O., & Onyambu, M. O. (2019). HIV/AIDS in Kisii County: Current Status and Challenges. International Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Education and Behavioural Science, 5(2), 147-155. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijhpebs.20190502.20
  7. Maroko, G. M., Mokua, G. N., Nyakundi, A. O., & Onyambu, M. O. (2019). Partner Notification Services in Kisii County, Kenya: Evaluating Behaviour Change Communication Strategies. Journal of Development Communication, 30(2), AIDCOM.
  8. Nyakundi, A. O., Maroko, G. M., Mokua, G. N., & Onyambu, M. O. (2019). Communication Strategies in the Management of HIV and AIDS in Kisii County, Kenya: Successes and Gaps. International Journal of Communication Research, 9(4), 339-350.
  9. Mokua, G. N., Innocent, E., Mbwambo, H. Z., Lwande, W., Ochola, J. B., & Hassanali, A. (2013). Comparison of the Effects of Extracts from Three Vitex Plant Species on Anopheles gambiae s.s. (Diptera: Culicidae) Larvae. Acta Tropica, 127, 199-203.
  10. Mokua, G. N., Innocent, E., Mbwambo, H. Z., Lwande, W., Ochola, J. B., & Hassanali, A. (2013). Time-course effects of Vitex schiliebenii (Verbenaceae) solvent extracts on Anopheles gambiae Giles s.s. larvae under simulated semi-field conditions. Novus Natural Science Research, 2(1), 1-8.
  11. Mokua, G. N., Innocent, E., Mbwambo, H. Z., Lwande, W., Ochola, J. B., & Hassanali, A. (2013). Larvicidal and brine shrimp activities of Vitex schiliebenii extracts and isolated phytoecdysteroids on Anopheles gambiae Giles s.s. larvae. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 3(5), 91-95.
  12. Mokua, G. N., Mbwambo, H. Z., Ochola, J. B., Lwande, W., Innocent, E., & Hassanali, A. (2013). Chemical composition and evaluation of mosquito larvicidal activity of Vitex payos extracts against Anopheles gambiae Giles s.s. larvae. Spatula DD, 3(3), 113-120.
  13. Mokua, G. N. (2013). Toxicity of Individual and Blends of Pure Phytoecdysteroids Isolated from Vitex chiliebenii and Vitex payos against Anopheles gambiae S.S. Larvae. World Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1(1), 1-5.

Conference Presentations

  • Mokua, G. N. (2008). Anti-Larval Activity of Crude Plant Extracts from Vitex schiliebenii and Vitex payos (Verbenaceae). Proceedings of the Pan African Chemistry Network Biodiversity Conference, September 10–12, 2008.

Professional Affiliations

  • Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK)
  • Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board — registered pharmacist/researcher